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European Experience (Start London 2025)

14 days
From London to Paris
4.3
62 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 40 - 45
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Canary Wharf)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore London's royal heritage sites
    • Stroll along the Thames
    • Visit museums and galleries
    • Experience local pub culture
    Landmarks
    Thames
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  2. Day 2

    London

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Canary Wharf)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit British Museum
    • Visit London Dungeon
    • Explore iconic London sights
    • Dining in Soho
    • Dining on Brick Lane
    Landmarks
    British Museum
    London Dungeon
    Soho
    Brick Lane
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  3. Day 3

    London to Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14éme), Hotel (Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14ème)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from Dover to Calais

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Montmartre
    • Visit Eiffel Tower
    Landmarks
    Montmartre
    Eiffel Tower
    Dover
    Calais
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  4. Day 4

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14éme), Hotel (Ibis Alésia Montparnasse 14ème)

    Included Activities

    • City sightseeing tour including Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Montmartre and Artist's Square
    • Shop for artwork
    • Dinner and cabaret performance
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Champs-Élysées
    Montmartre
    Artist's Square (Place du Tertre)
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  5. Day 5

    Paris to Lake Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (SwissEver Zug)
    Landmarks
    Lake Lucerne
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  6. Day 6

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (SwissEver Zug)

    Included Activities

    • Morning orientation including Chapel Bridge
    • Morning orientation including Jesuit Church
    • Visit Lion Monument

    Optional Activities

    • Souvenir shopping
    • Choice Experience: Mount Pilatus cog-wheel railway ascent and scenic lake cruise
    Landmarks
    Chapel Bridge
    Jesuit Church
    Lion Monument
    Mount Pilatus
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  7. Day 7

    Lucerne to Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Gate)
    Landmarks
    Florence
  8. Day 8

    Florence to Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Raganelli, Ergife Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Piazzale Michelangelo viewpoint

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Piazza della Signoria
    • View Duomo and Giotto's Bell Tower
    • Shop for Italian leather goods and fine jewelry
    • Choice Experience: Guided tour of Florence's Renaissance heritage
    • Optional guided stroll through Rome's piazzas
    • Sample local gelato
    Landmarks
    Piazzale Michelangelo
    Piazza della Signoria
    Duomo (Florence Cathedral)
    Giotto's Bell Tower (Campanile di Giotto)
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  9. Day 9

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Raganelli, Ergife Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Vatican City

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Vatican City
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  10. Day 10

    Rome to Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Campanile Venice Mestre)

    Included Activities

    • Private launch cruise to St. Mark's Square
    • View St. Mark's Basilica
    • View Doge's Palace
    • Glassblowing workshop visit (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola and Grand Canal cruise
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
    St. Mark's Basilica
    Doge's Palace
    Grand Canal
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  11. Day 11

    Venice to Innsbruck

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bon Alpina, Alphotel)

    Included Activities

    • View ski jump
    • Visit Golden Roof

    Optional Activities

    • Swarovski Crystal Worlds Store
    • Traditional Tyrolean evening
    Landmarks
    Golden Roof
    Swarovski Crystal Worlds
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  12. Day 12

    Innsbruck to Rhineland

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Achat Reilingen Walldorf)

    Included Activities

    • View Glockenspiel in Marienplatz
    • Visit Hofbräuhaus
    Landmarks
    Marienplatz
    Glockenspiel
    Hofbräuhaus
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  13. Day 13

    Rhineland to Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Schiphol)

    Included Activities

    • Rhine river cruise past vineyards and castles

    Optional Activities

    • Choice Experience: Glass-topped boat cruise through Amsterdam's historic canal ring
    Landmarks
    Rhine River
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  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.3
Overall rating based on 62 Reviews
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    4.5
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    3.6
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  • European Experience (Start London 2025) reviewer 1
    January 6th, 2026
    5
    Great trip..good way to see Europe in 12 days..excellent director Brad who was full of knowledge and very...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed seeing so much of Europe in a relatively short time and that the itinerary provided a rewarding and stress free experience. It is especially pleasing to know that the Travel Director made such a positive impression with his professionalism and depth of knowledge, and that the Coach Driver's driving skills and care helped make accessing busy sites easier and more comfortable. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to both of them, as recognition like this means a great deal to our teams. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We are very pleased that your journey was such a memorable one and hope to welcome you on another Trafalgar experience in the future.
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  • G
    December 28th, 2025
    4
    The Tour Director Michael was were good, very informative, friendly and well organised. Driver Tyson was excellent,...
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    Traveled in December 2025
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience on your tour. It is wonderful to know that your Travel Director, was informative, friendly and well organised, and that the Coach Driver provided excellent service as your driver. His safe driving, welcoming manner and care with luggage are qualities we truly value, and we will be sure to pass on your kind words to both of them. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another Trafalgar journey in the future.
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  • European Experience (Start London 2025) reviewer 3
    August 1st, 2025
    4
    Tour director and driver were amazing and expert in their jobs. But accommodation and optional activities need some...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Costsaver
    We would like to express our sincere appreciation for choosing Costsaver for your travels. We are delighted that you had a wonderful trip and found it valuable. We understand that hotel standards can vary by country, and we apologise if any aspects of your tour did not meet your expectations. We greatly appreciate your feedback, thank you for being our guest.
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  • K
    December 17th, 2024
    5
    A good taste tester!
    Traveled in December 2024
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for choosing to travel with Costsaver, we are pleased you have enjoyed your journey with us. We hope to welcome you back again.
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  • European Experience (Start London 2025) reviewer 5
    September 18th, 2024
    2
    Poor experience, not satisfied at all
    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for rating our tour and service. If you would like to provide elaboration, please email our Guest Relations Department at globalguestrelations@ttc.com. Your feedback will be shared with the relevant departments for review and appropriate action. Thank you for travelling with us.
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  • N
    August 21st, 2024
    5
    TOUR HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE CUSTOMER WITH THE BEST EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE. NAMELY SELECTION OF...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding the tour's management. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable travel experience with us. Our Travel Directors are carefully selected for their professionalism, organisation, and in-depth knowledge of the regions they cover. The Travel Director handles all the travel details to ensure our guests have a stress-free vacation without worrying about the paperwork. We appreciate your trust in Trafalgar and thank you for being our guest.
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  • J
    August 16th, 2024
    5
    It was a pleasing experience although it was a bit rushed we saw quite a lot of places in 12 days. It was well...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for being our guest. We are thrilled that you enjoyed every day with us on this beautiful itinerary and for sharing this experience with us.
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  • D
    April 28th, 2024
    5
    Costsaver tour was very good. The Tour Director was outstanding! Our driver was also very very good. There were some...
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • L
    September 11th, 2023
    5
    I could not be happier with Costsaver Tours. Our tour guide, Pete, was very informative and made the trip easy on the...
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    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for your feedback during your time in Europe. We are delighted to read that our Travel Director and Coach Driver made you feel at home while providing you with an exhilarating adventure and sharing their expert knowledge, insider tips, local secrets, and top recommendations. Your positive review means a lot to us, and we thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to having you join us again soon for another unforgettable trip.
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  • M
    August 15th, 2023
    5
    This tour was a nice introduction to some iconic cities and sites throughout Europe. Our guide, Andee Percy, was very...
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    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Costsaver
    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback during your time in Europe. It is reassuring you found our Travel Director to be knowledgeable about the destination, and we know having a great Travel Director is an essential part of our trips by being professional, passionate about travel, and giving the best service to our travellers during their trip. That said, we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you and your family again; until then, we remain committed to our guests.
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    Sally

    Asked on September 11th, 2025

    Can you advise if you are still offering this version of the trip in September?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • CostsaverOperatorWritten September 2025

      We are still offering departure in September for the following dates: 12-Sep-2025, 19-Sep-2025. These dates are on request which means only few spaces left and it will take 3-4 business days for confirmation or denied.

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    Timothy

    Asked on September 4th, 2025

    Could you please let us know if there is availability for two travelers on September 15?

    Price / Availability
    • CostsaverOperatorWritten September 2025

      Upon review, there is no scheduled departure on 15-Sep-2025. However, we do have a 12-Sep-2025 departure, which is currently on request with limited availability. To verify if space can be secured, a booking will need to be created, and confirmation or denial will be provided within 3-4 business days.

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    Paula

    Asked on June 21st, 2025

    What would be the cost for this tour with flights to and from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada? Is this an all inclusive tour?

    Flights / Transfers
    Price / Availability
    • CostsaverOperatorWritten June 2025

      Please be advised that the adventures we offer will not include international airfare, as travellers can join the trip from many different countries. We do have a helpful place to search flight prices and book your own flights. Please note that you will be responsible for booking your own flights to meet at the starting city of your adventure.

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    Gina

    Asked on June 15th, 2025

    What is the price for a single for this tour? What is the activity level for this tour? Is it the same activity level for the extra excursions?

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    Tour Details
    • CostsaverOperatorWritten June 2025

      The single room price for this tour is CA$5,075.00. It is available for booking and has reached definite status. Costsaver does not categorize tours by activity levels, because activity levels do not include optional activities since you can choose to take part or not. Lastly, please be aware that this tour will conclude in Amsterdam, not Paris.

  • A

    Alan

    Asked on June 4th, 2025

    what time and location point is day-1's meet? Because we need to book flights accordingly and also might need additional day for the hotel for previous day

    Flights / Transfers
    Tour Details
    • CostsaverOperatorWritten June 2025

      The meeting point to begin your trip will be on Day 3 at the Hilton Canary Wharf Hotel. You'll be departing from the hotel with the group at approximately 6:15 AM. Days 1 and 2 are yours to enjoy at your leisure, giving you the flexibility to explore London on your own. This also means your flight can arrive at any time during those first two days, depending on what works best for you.

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      Alan

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      Hope the hotel for day1 and day2 is included in the package. Hope there is free ride from airport to the hotel. Will there be a free local london tour organized by your team for day1 and day2? Do hotels have complimentary meals?

    • CostsaverOperatorWritten June 2025

      During the first two days of your trip, you'll have the opportunity to explore London at your own pace, as there won't be a local specialist guiding those days. Not to worry—your accommodations are fully covered as part of your trip package. Breakfast is included with each night's stay, except for Day 1. Dinner will be provided on select days throughout the trip, and any additional meals will be at your own expense.

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    Cheryl

    Asked on April 27th, 2025

    I'm looking to book this tour (June 1st) for my parents who are travelling to Europe from New Zealand. I was wondering if it's possible to hold a spot on this tour for 24-48hrs before submitting payment?

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    Tour Details
    • CostsaverOperatorWritten April 2025

      Because this tour departs in less than 60 days, the only way to secure a space would be to book. We ALWAYS recommend booking the tour before flights anyways. This is because flight/arrival dates are flexible, however, the tour dates are not.

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      Cheryl

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      We have been planning to book the June 1st-12th one which ends in Amsterdam as per the itinerary. This is the exact link sometimes details of the tour mentions the end location to be Paris, but the itinerary mentions the end location is Amsterdam - just want to double check which one is correct?

    • CostsaverOperatorWritten April 2025

      Please note that the tour will conclude in Amsterdam.

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      Cheryl

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      My parents will be arriving a day earlier than the tour is scheduled to start. I was wondering, is there an option to extend the hotel stay in London 1 day before the tour begins?

    • CostsaverOperatorWritten May 2025

      Yes, we do offer additional nights before and after the tour. For pre-accommodation, we provide stays at the Hilton Canary Wharf at a rate of NZD 261.00 per person, per night in a twin room.

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    Kathleen

    Asked on March 19th, 2025

    Does this cover air ticket to and from Vancouver, BC

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    • CostsaverOperatorWritten March 2025

      The adventures we offer will not include international airfare, as travellers can join the trip from many different countries. However, we can provide a quote of your preferred airline, and we do have a helpful place to search flight prices and book your own flights.

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    Chris

    Asked on January 19th, 2025

    Are infants allowed on this tour? I will have an 8 month old at the time of travel.

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    • CostsaverOperatorWritten January 2025

      The minimum age limit that we allow on our tours is at least 5 years old.

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    Esther

    Asked on June 11th, 2023

    I would like to clarify things out before I pay. As I understand, this tour duration is 14 days, from London to Paris, and the price is $2,336.

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    • CostsaverOperatorWritten June 2023

      Could you please provide the date that you prefer because the price and duration of the trip vary depending on the date of the trip?

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    Yvonne

    Asked on January 4th, 2023

    I see the price on your list. When I check duration (beginning date and ending date), it is 12 days. I would like to know about the duration is 14 days or 12 days. I am interesting to book 14 days tour.

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    • CostsaverOperatorWritten January 2023

      The European Experience would be a 12-day trip starting in Amsterdam and ending in Paris for the 2023 year. In 2022 this trip started in London however the itinerary has slightly changed as to the location of the start city and now will start in Amsterdam. If you would like to extend your stay, what some guests will do is book pre and/or post nights. Please be advised that our pre nights would only take place in Amsterdam at the exact same starting hotel and our post nights would only take place in Paris at the exact same ending hotel for the trip.

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before June 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 22nd, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Costsaver. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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